Weed Sponge Cake: An Easy Cannabutter Cake Recipe (Plus a Chocolate Version)

To make a weed sponge cake, beat 3 eggs with a cup of sugar, fold in 100 g of melted cannabutter, vanilla, flour and baking powder, then bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 25 to 30 minutes. It's fluffy, easy and fast, and below you'll also find a chocolate version. Check your local laws, go easy on the dose and enjoy responsibly.

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100 grams (about 7 tablespoons) cannabutter (check our recipes section to learn how to make it)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture is foamy and pale.
3. Add the melted cannabutter and mix well.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix again.
5. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt over the egg mixture and fold gently until everything is well combined.
6. Pour the batter into the cake pan and smooth out the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Once it's done, take the cake out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Pro tips:

• If you want a stronger flavor and effect, you can add small pieces of bud to the batter before baking (decarb them first, or they won't add much punch).
• Work out your dose and keep it in check based on your preferences and tolerance.
• Enjoy this delicious cake responsibly and in a comfortable setting.

What does a weed cake feel like? Edible effects explained

The effects of a weed cake depend on several things, like how much cannabis you used and which strain, plus your tolerance and personal sensitivity. When you eat cannabis in a cake or any other edible, the effects can feel different and stronger than when you smoke or vape. Here's an overview of what you might experience:

1. Delayed onset: Unlike smoking weed, which kicks in fast, edibles like weed cake take longer to hit. It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to feel anything, because the cannabis has to go through your digestive system before it reaches your bloodstream.
2. Psychoactive effects: The cannabis in the cake can be psychoactive, changing your perception, mood and thinking. You might feel euphoric, relaxed or even notice shifts in how you perceive time and space.
3. Longer-lasting high: Edibles tend to last longer than smoking. You can feel the effects for several hours, and in some cases up to 8 hours or more.
4. Stronger effects: Edibles generally hit harder and last longer than smoking because of the way your body metabolizes THC.
5. Body and mind effects: Beyond the head high, you may feel muscle relaxation, the munchies and a general sense of well-being. Some people also get sleepy or sedated.
6. Tolerance and dosing: Keep your personal tolerance and the amount of cannabis in the recipe in mind. Starting low is the way to go, especially if you're new to edibles.
7. Mood effects: Plenty of people have a great time, but some can feel anxious, paranoid or jittery, especially if they overdo it. Go easy and stay somewhere comfortable and safe.

How to make a chocolate weed cake

Here's a basic recipe for a chocolate cannabis cake.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100 grams (about 3.5 oz) dark chocolate (chocolate chips work too)
• 5 grams ground, decarbed weed (adjust the amount to your tolerance and preferences)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Mix the dry ingredients well.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the milk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the egg and sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until you get a smooth batter.
6. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler. Do it in short bursts so it doesn't burn.
7. Add the melted chocolate to the batter and mix well.
8. Stir in the ground weed until it's evenly spread through the batter.
9. Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread it out evenly.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Once it's done, take the cake out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
12. When the cake has cooled completely, you can dust it with cocoa powder, top it with chocolate frosting or whatever you like.